billet
n
1 lodging for soldiers or evacuees, esp in a private house (士兵或被疏散人员的)住宿处(尤指分住於民宅的)
The troops are all in billets, ie not in camp or barracks. 部队全部住在民房里(不住在营地或军营里).
2 (dated infml 旧, 口) job; position 工作; 职位
a cushy billet, ie an undemanding one 轻松的工作. billet, v [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (on/with sb) place (soldiers) in lodgings 安置(士兵)住宿
The soldiers were billeted on an old lady. 士兵们已安顿在一位老太太家里.
billet n thick piece of firewood 木柴块.
🗣️ 情景例句
Thanks.
谢谢。
The times of comradeship in sports and play are full of meaning.
这个通过运动或游戏培养友情的时代,是极有意义的。
Such undertakings require the precise planning and foresight of military operations.